Call for paper
2023
Further information will be announced soon.
CALL FOR PAPERS The 19th Annual Conference on Asia-Pacific Financial Markets (CAFM)
Seoul, Korea, December 12-13, 2024
Korean Securities Association (KSA) is pleased to announce its 19th Annual Conference on Asia-Pacific Financial Markets (CAFM), which will be held at the CONRAD Seoul from December 12th (Thursday) to December 13th (Friday), 2024. We welcome interested scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers to submit research papers in all areas of finance for presentation at the conference.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The keynote speaker for the 19th CAFM will be Kai Li, the Canada Research Chair in Corporate Governance and the W. Maurice Young Endowed Chair in Finance at the UBC Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. She currently serves as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (JFQA).
Professor Li’s research primarily focuses on the economic consequences of corporate governance mechanisms. Her work has garnered recognition and has appeared in leading journals in Finance and Economics, such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Management Science, Journal of International Business Studies, among others.
Additionally, Professor Li plays an active role on various editorial boards in the fields of Finance and Economics. She is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of Financial Stability, and Pacific-Basin Finance Journal. Furthermore, she has previously served on the Editorial Board of the Review of Financial Studies, Review of Finance, Management Science, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Financial Management.
PAPER SUBMISSION
Papers written in English must be submitted via https://www.conftool.net/cafm2024, using MS Word or Adobe PDF file format from May 13th, 2024. The deadline for paper submission is August 26th, 2024. The submitted papers will be reviewed for selection by the review committee in a double-blind referee process. The results will be notified to the author via email by October 4th, 2024. If you have any questions regarding the paper submission, please let us know via email at cafm@iksa.or.kr.
All papers must be accompanied by an abstract of a maximum of 200 words. The cover page of the paper should contain the paper’s title as well as the name, affiliation, address, phone number, and email address of all authors. The second page should contain the paper’s title and abstract only. The programs for the previous CAFM conferences can be accessed at http://www.apjfs.org.
BEST PAPER AWARDS
If your paper is accepted for presentation at the conference, your paper is eligible to compete for a Best Paper Award of US$2,000 (or KRW 2,000,000). Eight (8) best papers will be awarded at the Gala dinner to each presenting author. The awarded papers will also be invited for fast-track review and publication in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies (AJFS), which is the first finance SSCI journal in the Asia-Pacific region.
GUEST LECTURE
Dong Lou, a Chair Professor and Citi Professor of Business at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), will lead a special lecture session at the 19th CAFM. Professor Lou is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Management Science. His research has been published in top academic journals, including the Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, and Journal of Monetary Economics. He has won many awards, and is frequently profiled in financial media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Bloomberg. His main research areas include asset pricing, investment management, behavioral finance, and the Chinese financial markets.
DOCTORAL STUDENT WORKSHOP AND BEST DISSERTATION AWARD
Doctoral students are also welcomed to present their dissertations at the doctoral student workshop, led by Professor Xuan Tian at the Tsinghua University and Professor Byoung-Hyoun Hwang at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The Best Dissertation Award of US$1,000 (or KRW 1,000,000) will be given to the best thesis.
DUAL SUBMISSION OPTION WITH AJFS and KJFS
The 19th CAFM will feature a dual submission option with AJFS. If you choose the option at the time of paper submission, your paper accepted for the conference will additionally be invited for submission and considered for publication by the editors of AJFS with the journal submission fee waived. For further details about the Journal, please visit http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/ajfs.
The applicants can also choose to submit for the Korean Journal of Financial Studies (KJFS), SCOPUS-indexed official journal of KSA. For further details about the Journal, please visit https://www.e-kjfs.org.
ABOUT SEOUL
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis in South Korea, and has been the capital for more than 600 years. With a municipal population over 9.6 million, the city is one of the largest financial and cultural centers in East Asia. Situated on the Han River, Seoul is considered a leading and rising global city, filled with a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors, beautiful royal palaces, and serene Buddhist temples. As the birthplace of K-pop and Korean Wave, Seoul receives over 10 million international visitors every year, making it one of the world’s most visited cities.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
The CONRAD Seoul is a prestigious five-star hotel located in the heart of Yeouido, a hub of the Korea financial markets. It is part of the IFC Mall complex, offering direct access to a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. This luxurious hotel is also conveniently connected to the Yeouido subway station, providing easy transportation links across the city. With a prime location in Yeouido, the hotel is within walking distance of key attractions such as Hangang Park and Yeouido Park. These scenic parks offer guests opportunities for outdoor activities, leisurely strolls, and picturesque views of the Han River.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR
Jin Q Jeon, Dongguk University
CONFERENCE CONTACT
For additional information, please contact us via email at cafm@iksa.or.kr
2024 CAFM Program Committee
| Jeon, Jin Q (Chair) | Dongguk University |
|---|---|
| Bae, Jaewan | Gachon Univeristy |
| Choi, Jaewon | Seoul National University |
| Choi, Sanghak | Yonsei University |
| Im, Jieun | Hansung University |
| Jung, Hail | Seoul National University of Science and Technology |
| Kim, Daejin | SungKyunKwan University |
| Kim, Hyeong Joon | Dongguk University |
| Kim, Hyun-Dong | Sogang University |
| Kim, Taehyun | Chung-Ang University |
| Kwon Kyoung-min | Hongik University |
| Lee, Jongsub | Seoul National University |
| Lee, Junyoup | Ajou University |
| Oh, Ji Yeol Jimmy | SungKyunKwan University |
| Park Junho | Myoungji University |
| Shin, Sang Ook | UNIST |
| Wang, Shu-Feng | Ajou University |
2024 CAFM Review Committee
| An, Byeong-Je | San Diego State University |
| Auh, Jun Kyung | Yonsei University |
| Chang, Yen-cheng | National Taiwan University |
| Chen, Hong-Yi | National Chengchi University |
| Chen, Yenn-Ru | NCCU |
| Cho, DuckKi | The University of Sydney |
| Cho, Thummim | Korea University |
| Choi, Dong Beom | Seoul National University |
| Choi, Hyun-Soo | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology |
| Choi, Jaewon | Seoul National University |
| Choi, Youngmin | Baruch College |
| Chung, Chune Young | Chung-Ang University |
| Chung, Ji-Woong | Korea University |
| Doh, Hyun Soo | Hanyang University |
| Gam, Yong Kyu | University College Dublin |
| Guedhami, Omrane | University of South Carolina |
| Hameed, Allaudeen | National University of Singapore |
| Han, Jungsuk | Seoul National University |
| Hou, Kewei | The Ohio State University |
| Huang, Jingzhi | Pennsylvania State University |
| Hwang, Byoung-Hyoun | Nanyang Technological University |
| Jang, Yeejin | University of New South Wales |
| Jo, Chanik | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Jung, Hae Won | The University of Melbourne |
| Kang, Byoung Uk | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Kang, Chang-Mo | Hanyang University |
| Kang, Jun-Koo | Nanyang Technological University |
| Kim, Andy | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Kim, Baeho | Korea University Business School |
| Kim, Daejin | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Kim, Daniel | University of Waterloo |
| Kim, Donghyun | Chung-Ang University |
| Kim, Hugh Hoikwang | University of South Carolina |
| Kim, Jinmo | RUTGERS UNIVERSITY |
| Kim, Joonghyuk | Korea University |
| Kim, Jungmin | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Kim, Jung-Wook | Seoul National University |
| Kim, Minsoo | University of Melbourne |
| Kim, Ryoonhee | KAIST |
| Kim, Soohun | KAIST |
| Kim, Taehyun | Chung-Ang Univ |
| Ko, Kuan-Cheng | National Chinan University |
| Lee, Dong Wook | Korea University Business School |
| Lee, Hae Kang | Korea University |
| Lee, Inmoo | KAIST |
| Lee, Jiyoon | Yonsei University |
| Lee, Jongsub | Seoul National University |
| Lee, Jung Hoon | Office of Financial Research, US Treasury |
| Lee, Junyoup | Ajou University |
| Lee, Sung Kwan | Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen |
| Lin, Chih-Yung | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University |
| Min, Byoung-Kyu | Hanyang University |
| Na, Hyun Seung | Korea University |
| Ng, Lilian | York University |
| Noh, Joonki | Case Western Reserve University |
| Oh, Ji Yeol Jimmy | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Oh, Jong-Min | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Oh, Seungjoon | Peking University HSBC Business School |
| Park, James | Korea University |
| Park, Jung Chul | The University of south Florida |
| Park, Seongkyu (Gilbert) | Willamette University |
| Pyun, Sungjune | Yonsei University |
| Rhee, Keeyoung | Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) |
| Schoenherr, David | Seoul National University |
| Seo, Kyoungwon | Seoul National University |
| Shin, Hojong | California State University, Long Beach |
| Sohn, Sungbin | Sogang University |
| Tiu, Cristian Ioan | University at Buffalo |
| Wang, Shu-Feng | Ajou University |
| Yamada, Takeshi | Australian National University |
Further information will be announced soon.
10 Gukjegeumyung-ro Yeouido Yeongdeungpo-gu
Seoul, 07326, South Korea
+82 (2) 6137-7000
Direction to the Conrad Hotel
FROM Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Travel Distance : Approximately 60 km
Taxi
- • Fee : 50,350 KRW
- • Travel Time : 47 minutes
AIRPORT LIMOUSINE
The Airport Limousine Bus #6007 is also available within a one-minute walking distance of the Hotel.
- • Fee : 17,000 KRW
- • Travel Time : 50 minutes
SUBWAY TRAIN
- • Fee : 4,450 KRW (Passenger Terminal 1)
- • Fee : 5,050 KRW (Passenger Terminal 2)
- • Direction : ake AREX at Incheon International Airport Station bound for Hong Ik University At Hong Ik Univ Station, Transfer to Transit Line Number 5 toward Sang-il or Macheon. Get off at Yeouido Station and exit Gate #3. The hotel is just a three-minute walk away.
- • Travel Time : 85~90 minutes
DIRECTION
FROM Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Travel Distance : Approximately 20 km
Taxi
- • Fee : 23,520 KRW
- • Travel Time : 35 minutes
DIRECTION
Address in Korean
For your convenience, please see the Hotel’s name and address provided here in Korean. This address may be shown to taxi drivers or used for other transportation needs.
07326 서울특별시 영등포구 국제금융로 10 콘래드호텔
Contact Information
· For additional information, Please contact one of us
Junesuh Yi, Ph.D.,
President of the KSA (juyi@dongguk.edu),
Dongguk University
Jin Q Jeon, Ph.D.,
Program Chair and Review Committee Chair (jjeon@dongguk.edu),
Dongguk University
· Korean Securities Association
6F, Korea Financial Investment Association Building 143 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeoungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Fax: 82-2-783-6359
E-mail: cafm2023@gmail.com
